Definitely my theme for this weekend.  Between taking an awesome class with Selene from Chalk Coulture to seeing everyone's creative layouts all covered in bling.  If your in the Windsor area, come by and see me at Hilton Garden Inn.  I have tons of Close to My Heart goodies to fill your scrapping needs. 

Today's class on this snowy Saturday is something to brighten your day.  Think beach, thing warm weather, pull out those sunburn pictures and ready them for this quick and easy class.  Plenty of spaces left so just let me know if you want me to set one aside.

I want to personally thank everyone that offered their condolences and sent cards over the past few weeks since my moms' passing.  I'm amazed by the generosity and heart that our scrapbooking community has for each other.  Putting together a Celebration Of Life service was extremely difficult but the one thing that helped was the scrapbooks that we created to hold on to our memories of her.  During the service I was able to offer my family and her friends the opportunity to see her before she became ill, surrounded by her family, loving life.    I think those scrapbooks helped us all heal just a little faster.  

Today I'm creating diecuts with the ladies of Scrapbook New England in Hampton Beach, NH.  So far I've got Tony the Tiger and a trip to Atlantis to celebrate.  Each diecut helps tell a story and I'm glad to be able to offer my services. 

If you are in the area, please stop by and say high and maybe shop a little.  We have 4 awesome vendors onsite.   

Can't believe it's going to be 80 degrees on the 10th of October.  Not that I'm looking forward to cold weather, just missing the crisp fall days. I'm also desperately needing a day of leave peeking up route 8.   There's just something about the changing of the leaves and vivid colors that helps boost your spirit.  

I'll be heading down to Florida in less than two weeks drop my baby off at Disney for his 6 month internship.  This will be the first time that the two of us have been apart for more than a couple weeks since the day he was born.   I'm so excited that he has this opportunity but I'm also realizing how much I'm going to miss having him around.  He fills up so much of my day that I'll have to fill it with something.  Planning on doing tons of scrapping and die-cutting over the next few months.  

I'm super excited to announce my first official online store.  Right now it houses some of my latest die-cuts designed for the event last weekend.  Mainly Disney & Harry Potter themed products.  Check back regularly as I'll be taking photos of currently inventory and uploading items nightly.  

Please let me know if you have any difficulties placing an order.  This is a work in progress and I can tweak most things to make the store easier to use.  Also, if you are attending an event with me and would like me to bring your order, please email me the Sku or name, quantity, and event.  I'll be glad to bring them to an event so you don't have to pay shipping.

Plans are to add my layout kits to the store in the coming weeks so visit often!

Can't believe how quickly this summer has gone.  With the end of summer comes the start of the fall scrapbook events!  One of my favorite times of the year!  It also heralds in a new catalog from Close to My Heart.  This one is packed full of new products and I can't wait to show it off in 2 weeks at Girls Gone Scrappin'.  

Last weekend I got to play with two of the new paper packets from the catalog, Boutique and Hello Pumpkin,  I created a 5 double layout kit for each paper packet and wanted to showcase them today.  Please let me know if you are interested in purchasing the kits.  I'll be putting in an order tomorrow and can include your request if you are attending any of the upcoming crops with Girls Gone Scrappin', Swim across the Sound, Notre Dame Fundraiser or Sterling House.

Feel free to leave me any comments or questions.  Love to hear from you. 

Summer feels like it's finally here and what better way to showcase all the photos you'll soon be taking than this paper.  "Central Park" is full of bright sun rays, green grasses, pinks and grays, all set to incredible patterns.  If anyone is familiar with my scrapping style, I typically go for more tropical colors and not the primary spectrum.  This kit changed my way of thinking.  Close to My Heart created a wonderful mix of primary colors with adult textiles and patterns which combined brings a bit of sophistication.   My layout kit instructions come with cutting guide, layout diagram and full color photos to help you create all 5 double layouts.  If you are interested in ordering, please visit my website at laurafairbrother.closetomyheart.com, enter keyword search Central Park and order the following items:

• Central Park Paper Packet
• Central Park Coordinating Card Stock
• Central Park Complements
• Central Park Sequins

There is also a set of Poppy sticker letters to help you personalize these layouts and create your own titles.  Once your order has been placed, please email or message me a quick note, I'll then send you the instructions in a digital pdf file.

I'll be catching up on some personal scrapping with Laura Lesko at Shelton Community Center on June 2nd.  Let me know if you are attending and are interested in purchasing any of these kits.  I'll make sure to have the instruction guides with me. 

Last weekend was a blast as I cropped along side Shannon and Amanda at their Girls Gone Scrappin' crop.  What an awesome time we had jamming to the oldies, laughing with new and old friends and creating lasting treasures.  My weekend was filled with layout designing.  With our new catalog being released May 1st, I wanted to dive right in and create some layout kits especially cause the papers are just too dang cute!!  I'm hoping everyone likes the layout below.  Please let me know if you are interested in purchasing the kit(s).

Fresh Air - Close to My Heart hit this one on the bullseye.  We've been asking for another paper geared for the outside like our Jackson and Timberline papers.  They gave us this wonderful kit full of lush greenery, wood tones, and blues.  Love the wood embellishments and hints of bronze gilt.  Kit comes with paper packet, coordinating card stock, complements, wood accessories, green burlap, full colored instructional guide for $36.75 + shipping & tax.  To order, go to my website at laurafairbrother.closetomyheart.com, click on May EZ Invite and add these items.  Once ordered, please send me a quick email/message and I'll email you the instruction guide.

Happy National Scrapbooking Month!!!

This monthly Close to My Heart is celebrating with the release of an awesome paper pack called Postcard Perfect.  It's full of brilliant colors, palm trees, and flamingos. This is a limited run so it's available until sold out.  I have a feeling that we will sell out before the end of the month.

The main kit comes with paper packet, coordinating card stock, D sized stamp, 3 Quick layouts with titles and complements.  I've taking this kit and stepped it up by designing 5 more layouts.  If you are interested, please visit my ordering website at laurafairbrother.closetomyheart.com, click on May EZ Invite, and order your kit for $53.95.  I'll email you the PDF full color instructions on how to cut and assemble the layouts below.